be staggered
Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words
used to describe a state of being very shocked or surprised
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Examples (10)
- I was staggered at her rudeness.
- She is staggered by the sheer amount of work.
- We were staggered to learn about the sudden resignation.
- You'll be staggered when you hear the full story.
- The audience was absolutely staggered by the magician's trick.
- He was staggered by the unexpected turn of events.
- Don't be staggered if they announce surprising news.
- They had been staggered by the news long before I told them.
- I am still staggered by the generosity of the community.
- To be staggered by such an outcome is understandable.